A Dream Comes True (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film

Released in 2009, A Dream Comes True is a comedy and drama film directed by Jang Yong-woo, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Sang-hyeon (Cha In-Pyo) is a third-rate comedian who works in a shady nightclub. One day, a man comes into the club with his son and a briefcase. The man looks for the owner but he's not around. Later that evening Sang-hyeon witnesses a car accident involving the man that came into the nightclub. The man is dying and he asks Sang-hyeon to take his son and briefcase to his wife. Sang-hyeon goes to the deceased man's family with the son and briefcase. The family asks Sang-hyeon to take the son Jae-yeong to his mother in Donghae, South Korea. Sang-hyeon is a gambling addict and because of this is in heavy debt. The family offers to pay Sang-hyeon a large amount of money if he would take the son. Sang-hyeon already dreams of stopping at a casino in nearby Jeongseon after delivering the boy.
Who’s in it. A Dream Comes True stars Cha In-pyo as Im Sang-hyeon and Kim Hyo-jin.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dream Comes True page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dream Comes True tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dream Comes True (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Dream Comes True change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Dream Comes True?
- A Dream Comes True stars Cha In-pyo and Kim Hyo-jin.
- When was A Dream Comes True released?
- A Dream Comes True was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.